"Jordan’s diverse legacy of antiquities and archaeological sites attests to its rich
history as a crossroads of civilizations, which witnessed the culture, art and
genius of numerous great peoples, each leaving their own special mark behind.
Collected over thousands of years, this legacy represents the origin and evolution
of several religions, cultures, economies and societies. It is Jordan’s heritage that
lends the country the unique characteristic of an open air museum, and offers
the potential for deeper multicultural and religious understanding through the
study of this heritage. Thus, Jordan’s archaeological heritage is one"